Wrinkles

Wrinkles

Wrinkles are unfortunately the most common sign of ageing; they are the folds or creases on your skin and typically appear on areas of the body that have more exposure to the sun. Movement on our face from laughing to frowning will cause our muscles to contract and create wrinkles. Over time these frequent movements together with environmental impacts such sun exposure and pollution can cause lines and wrinkles to form in a more permanent way.

As we age the elastin and collagen in our skin decreases which is the main cause of wrinkles. There is not much we can do to prevent wrinkles from appearing but the best way to delay their appearance is to protect your skin from the sun and harmful UV rays, keep your skin hydrated by drinking water, avoid smoking and follow a good skincare routine. The Private Clinic however can help bring back the youthful appearance with a number of treatment offerings.

Wrinkles generally come under two categories;

Fine Lines – These are typical of sun damage, dehydration, and muscle movement.

Deep Wrinkles – These are typical of more excessive sun damage and collagen break down

We are the UK’s leading non-invasive and minimally invasive cosmetic group of clinics and have some of the most experienced specialists in the industry that can advise on the best treatment for wrinkles. Simply come in for a free consultation to discuss your areas of concern. We treat thousands of patients every year and pride ourselves on our knowledge and expertise. All of our Clinics are registered with the Care Quality Commission and The Independent Healthcare Advisory Services.

Anti-Wrinkle Injections are our most common treatment for reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

Anti-wrinkle injections work by blocking the nerve impulse that causes your muscles to contract. The injections are made up of a drug called Botulinum Toxin and can only be performed by a highly qualified nurse or doctor.

Treatment with anti-wrinkle injections can take 20 minutes to complete and we ask that you come for an initial consultation to discuss the treatment first. The initial consultation can be followed directly by treatment if you prefer. It can take 7-10 days to start seeing the results and the treatment tends to last 3 months but this can vary from patient to patient.

Dermal Fillers are made up of hyaluronic acid suspended in gel and when injected under the skin can improve the appearance of deep wrinkles.

In some cases you may be advised to have a combination treatment of anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers. This will depend where your wrinkles are and how deep they are.

The results from fillers are generally instant although it can take a couple of days for any additional swelling to subside and the true result to be clearly seen. Dermal filler is broken down naturally within the body and can last from 6 – 12 months.

Profhilo is a great treatment for improving the appearance of wrinkles. It is an injectable procedure that stimulates your own natural production of all types of collagen and elastin so it essentially regenerates your skin making it feel more hydrated, lifted and tighter.

Pixel is a fractional laser treatment aimed at tightening the skin which makes it ideal for treating wrinkles. The treatment works by using a laser pulse to remove the epidermis and upper dermis but leave the surrounding tissues untouched. Your body’s natural healing process will then start to treat the areas of skin affected by the laser stimulating new collagen to grow. The untouched areas help to increase rapid tissue healing resulting in healthier skin with a reduction in wrinkles.

Treatment for wrinkles with pixel usually involves 3-6 sessions at 2-4 weekly intervals. There is little downtime and results will improve over the months following treatment.